Antonyms for the phrase "cracks the code" include "confuses the message", "obscures the meaning", and "misinterprets the information". When someone fails to crack a code, it means they haven't been able to understand or decode a message. This inability could be due to a lack of knowledge, tools, or understanding of the context. Antonyms for "cracks the code" indicate that rather than deciphering a message, one has misunderstood or distorted its meaning, leading to confusion or misinterpretation. In contrast to "cracking the code", antonyms imply a lack of success in decoding the message or an incorrect interpretation that can lead to disastrous consequences.